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CHINA Chinese Empire (Restoration of the), Hongxian (1915–1916). Trial issue of the gold dollar; Yuan Shikai proclaimed himself Emperor under the name Hongxian (Hung-hsien), Special Strike (SP) ND (1916), Tientsin. Obverse: Three-quarter-length bust of Yuan Shikai, in military uniform, with a cap surmounted by feathers. Reverse: Inscriptions at the top and bottom. Flying dragon on the left. KM.Pn44 – Kann.1560 – L&M.1114; Gold – 39 mm – 12 h Top Pop (3): this is the finest graded example! PCGS SP64+ (28927677). Special strike (SP) with slightly satin-finished relief. Close to mint condition. Almost mint. Yuan Shikai (1859–1916) was a Chinese military leader, statesman and monarch. Succeeding Sun Yat-sen, he served as President of the Republic of China from 10 March 1912 to 12 December 1915 and from 22 March 1916 until his death. On 12 December 1915, Yuan attempted to restore the imperial regime for his own benefit by proclaiming himself emperor under the name Hongxian. This decision was contested by several provincial governors, who revolted during the War of National Protection. Yuan was forced to abdicate on 22 March 1916 without ever having been crowned. Having returned to the presidency, he died of illness three months later, on 6 June 1916 China, Chinese Empire (Restoration), Hongxian (1915–1916), dollar trial strike gold coin, Yuan Shikai’s proclamation as Emperor Hongxian, Special Mintage (SP), no era name (1916), Tianjin Obverse: A slightly left-facing full-length bust of Yuan Shikai in military uniform wearing a feathered cap Reverse: ‘Chinese Empire / Hongxian Era’ at the top and bottom; a left-facing flying dragon in the centre KM.Pn44 – Kann.1560 - L&M.1114; Gold – 39 mm – 12 h. Top Pop (3): Highest grade! PCGS SP64+ Special Strike (SP) The relief is slightly satiny, in virtually mint condition; near-mint Yuan Shikai (1859–1916) was a Chinese military leader, politician and monarch. Succeeding Sun Yat-sen, he served as President of the Republic of China from 10 March 1912 to 12 December 1915, and again from 22 March 1916 until his death.served as President of the Republic of China. On 12 December 1915, Yuan Shikai proclaimed himself Emperor under the era name ‘Hongxian’ and sought to restore the monarchy for his own benefit. Provincial governors and others who objected to this decisionstaged a rebellion known as the ‘War to Defend the Nation’, forcing Yuan Shikai to abdicate on 22 March 1916 without holding a coronation. Although he returned to the office of President, he died of illness three months later, on 6 June 1916. CHINA Empire of China (Restoration of the), Hongxian (1915–1916). Gold pattern dollar, Yuan Shikai proclaims himself Emperor under the name Hongxian (Hung-hsien), Special Strike (SP) ND (1916), Tientsin. Obv. Three-quarter-length portrait of Yuan Shikai in military uniform, wearing a cap topped with feathers. Rev. Legend at the top and bottom. Flying dragon to the left. KM.Pn44 - Kann.1560 - L&M.1114; Gold - 39 mm - 12 h. Top Pop (3): This is the finest graded specimen! PCGS SP64+. Special Strike (SP) with a slightly satin-finished relief. Close to mint condition. Nearly Mint State. Yuan Shikai (1859–1916) was a Chinese military leader, statesman and monarch. Succeeding Sun Yat-sen, he served as President of the Republic of China from 10 March 1912 to 12 December 1915, and from 22 March 1916 until his death. On 12 December 1915, Yuan attempted to restore the imperial regime for his own benefit by proclaiming himself emperor under the name Hongxian. This decision was challenged by several provincial governors, who revolted during the War of National Protection. Yuan was forced to abdicate on 22 March 1916, without ever having been crowned. Having resumed the presidency, he died of illness three months later, on 6 June 1916. * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU must pay 5.5 per cent VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, successful bidders from within the EU will also be required to pay 5.5% VAT on this lot https://d10dakqizeg4uw.cloudfront.net/VAE19/1054.mp4
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